Emerging Issues in National Security

This course is offered periodically as part of a series of courses focused on important new issues in national security law, including emerging technologies, such as hypersonics, artificial intelligence, directed energy weapons, and quantum computing.  This course first examines the federal institutional framework governing emerging technologies. Second, it introduces the major legal practice areas that national security attorneys must understand to advise defense sector clients on emerging technologies matters. Third, it teaches students effective client briefing and presentation techniques.  Students will complete written and oral exercises on course topics and receive instructor feedback to improve their briefing and presentation skills.